The Single Plan for Student Achievement School: Merced High School CDS Code: 2465789-2435204 District: Merced Union High School District Principal: Kurt Kollmann Revision Date: November 28, 2017 The Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) is a plan of actions to raise the academic performance of all students. California Education Code sections 41507, 41572, and 64001 and the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) require each school to consolidate all school plans for programs funded through the ConApp and ESEA Program Improvement into the SPSA. For additional information on school programs and how you may become involved locally, please contact the following person: Contact Person: Jannette McAuley Position: Associate Principal, Teaching and Learning Phone Number: (209) 325-1006 Address: 205 West Olive Avenue Merced, CA 95348 E-mail Address: [email protected] The District Governing Board approved this revision of the SPSA on October 11, 2017. The Single Plan for Student Achievement 1 of 42 12/19/17 Table of Contents School Vision and Mission ......................................................................................................................................................3 School Profile..........................................................................................................................................................................4 Comprehensive Needs Assessment Components ..................................................................................................................4 Data Analysis .................................................................................................................................................................4 Surveys ..........................................................................................................................................................................5 Classroom Observations................................................................................................................................................5 Analysis of Current Instructional Program ....................................................................................................................6 Description of Barriers and Related School Goals ..................................................................................................................9 School and Student Performance Data ................................................................................................................................10 CAASPP Results (All Students) .....................................................................................................................................10 CELDT (Annual Assessment) Results............................................................................................................................14 CELDT (All Assessment) Results...................................................................................................................................15 Planned Improvements in Student Performance.................................................................................................................16 School Goal #1.............................................................................................................................................................16 School Goal #2.............................................................................................................................................................20 School Goal #3.............................................................................................................................................................24 School Goal #4.............................................................................................................................................................27 School Goal #5.............................................................................................................................................................31 Centralized Services for Planned Improvements in Student Performance ..........................................................................32 Centralized Service Goal #1.........................................................................................................................................32 Centralized Service Goal #2.........................................................................................................................................33 Centralized Service Goal #3.........................................................................................................................................34 Centralized Service Goal #4.........................................................................................................................................35 Centralized Service Goal #5.........................................................................................................................................36 Summary of Expenditures in this Plan..................................................................................................................................37 Total Expenditures by Object Type and Funding Source.............................................................................................37 Total Expenditures by Funding Source ........................................................................................................................38 Total Expenditures by Object Type..............................................................................................................................39 Total Expenditures by Goal .........................................................................................................................................40 School Site Council Membership..........................................................................................................................................41 Recommendations and Assurances......................................................................................................................................42 The Single Plan for Student Achievement 2 of 42 12/19/17 School Vision and Mission Merced High School’s Vision and Mission Statements SCHOOL PURPOSE MHS Mission Statement – To Empower All Students with the Academic, Vocational, and Social Skills Necessary to Succeed in a Dynamic Society MHS Vision Statement - Pursuing Excellence in the Home of Scholars and Champions The expectation is that graduates will be productive citizens and socially skilled individuals who communicate effectively and solve problems through creative and critical thinking. For over 100 years, Merced High School has maintained a high standard for academic and co-curricular excellence. This BEAR heritage continues to inspire the teachers and staff of MHS to maintain a tradition of excellence. Together, certificated and classified employees, we make every effort to provide our students with a comprehensive program that develops both mind and body, while ensuring a safe and secure environment where everyone can feel a sense of “Bear pride” which is reflected throughout the community. The Single Plan for Student Achievement 3 of 42 12/19/17 School Profile Merced High School has high expectations for students and strives for success for all. Our goal is to build on the district’s focus of “Relevant Education for All,” by providing the tools necessary to become outstanding citizens with academic, vocational and social skills. Our mission is to develop a school where “No one wants to leave.” Relationships are built between students, staff and families to create a community and develop the supports for students to become successful. We believe we have developed the solid foundation and now continue to build focusing on school culture and climate for all students to have a positive high school experience. We believe in a balanced educational program including rigor and relevance in all courses. We offer a diverse range of courses in Career Technical Education, (CTE) such as Agriculture, Business, Auto, as well the Arts. Our belief is for all students to become critical thinkers, creative problem solvers as well as inquisitive and diligent readers and researchers. Merced High has a rich tradition which makes Merced High School the “Home of Scholars and Champions.” The staff at Merced High School has invested in the tradition and continues to build the Bear Country legacy. Areas of focus include continuing to close the achievement gap between all sub-groups, especially English Learners, “at-risk”, and Special Education students. Specific school-wide goals include: Academic Excellence • Implementation of the CCSS • Academic Response to Intervention (reducing alternative education transfers) • Provide access to college and career readiness through a rigorous and relevant instructional program • Enroll/retain students in the Advanced Placement courses who reflect the demographic profile of our student body • Improve re-designation rates for EL students through improved CELDT results and course level mastery Communication/Public Image • Distributive Model of Leadership • Creating outreach programs between community/parents and our school • Increase communication between schools and families Maintain a safe and orderly school • Positive School Culture and Climate • Emergency Readiness • Behavioral Response to Interventions (tiered discipline model)